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Six tips to follow, whether you're pitching your tent in a national park or in your backyard
Six tips from James Freeman, coffee drinker extraordinaire and founder of Blue Bottle
We spoke with Patagonia's Worn Wear crew about the tools they use to keep stuff looking good and working well for decades
At each Outdoor Retailer, we give out five Gear of the Show awards to the most innovative products that stand above the rest. Watch to see this year's winners.
From hemp oil to ginger tea to earplugs, here’s what the climber and BASE jumper can’t live without
One of the products we are most excited about this year is the new hiking boot from Tecnica, which uses a heat molding process to custom fit each pair of boots.
We are highlighting five awesome items from Outdoor Retailer that cost $25 or less.
The well-known ski company now makes specialty trail shoes, too
It doesn't matter if you've ever raced before. Anyone who loves to mountain bike should take on this multiday adventure at least once.
Six bold new products for summer 2018
From 4X4 capabilities to integrated bike mounts this van is equipped with everything you need to get deep into the wilderness.
When professional mountaineers design adventure apparel, good things follow
Arc’teryx opted out of Outdoor Retailer this summer, so they came to the Outside HQ in Santa Fe to show us their upcoming gear for 2018. The stand-out item was their new 110-liter rolling duffel bag, which combines a smart design and the durability that Arc’teryx is known for. What to see what our gear editor, Jakob Schiller, loves about this adventure-ready duffel.
We stopped six trekkers passing through Oregon to find out what they love most so far
An RV big enough to carry all your toys.
There's no better way to transport water to your favorite off-the-grid spot
The well-known apparel company is showing a strong commitment to road wear by investing in one of North America's top cycling brands
This Heritage Edition Defender 90 was one of the last Defenders to roll off the line before Land Rover ceased production on the beloved SUV. Now it's for sale.
A celebrated origami boat gets a crucial upgrade
With an integrated bike rack and durable build, we love the versatility of this off-road ready tent.
We wanted to see how the company's new work wear stacked up against the competition
The Conqueror 490 ($42,850) will go places an Airstream can only dream of.
This bike concept from Budapest has one giant saddle built into the top tube so two people can ride it at once, or a cyclist can pedal solo.
You may think all trucker hats are created equal. Think again.
Equipped with a water tank, solar panels, and a massive kitchen, the XVenture XV-2 has you covered.
Here's why you might consider an overlanding trailer: it's heavy to tow, but capable of going almost anywhere. And, once you park and set up camp, you're free to use your truck.
This knife is so good it has been around for 200 years.
The animal-rights group is claiming once again that sheep were harmed under Patagonia’s watch. But according to the apparel brand, it had cut ties with the company before any abuse took place.
A handful of endurance athletes on the food and gear they rely on at the start line
In this week's edition of Playnow Jeff Kendall-Weed takes us to his home terrain in Bellingham, Washington to test out the new Ibis Mojo HD4.
Pivot's new Mach 5.5 isn't built for women—but it fits them. And that's the Holy Grail of women's-specific design.
Trying to get your head around the growing number of models now built for both pavement and dirt? We break it down.
Watch to take a tour of this burly, swoon-worthy RV.
This year's Overland Expo West was full of incredible adventure rigs, but nothing we saw seemed as comfortable or well thought out at Kristen Bor's Sprinter Van.
Cooking and eating under the stars is one of the biggest joys of road life. Here’s the gear we’ve settled on to make it work.
When some friends sewed together a couple jock straps to stop boob bounce in the late-70s, they ignited a revolution
Recommendations for how to safely enjoy the sun, sand, and water
This sleep and health expert gives us his tips for how to ensure a restful night
The sound is amazing, plus it’s tough as nails
You don't need to overpay for one of these ultra-useful gadgets
Imagine all the fun of an outdoor blade in a package you can use more often. Put one to use in your kitchen, and it might make cooking dinner feel a little more exciting.
These luxury watches look nicer than your Fitbit and are just as smart
Lidl, a German grocer and Pro Tour sponsor that recently opened in the U.S., is launching a line of bike apparel and equipment that could save you hundreds over the competition
We caught up with the climber to talk about his most essential everyday gear
A custom Ducati to benefit the Shiners Children Hospital
This tiny home has a full bathtub and a dishwasher
A guitar handcrafted from repurposed whiskey barrels
A hammock stand that mounts to the roof of your car.
Everything you need to throw the ultimate party
The Spare Tire BBQ Grate from Front Runner is no-frills, affordable, and mounts easily to your truck's rear spare tire.
The hive mind weighs in on what to buy
Re-stock your shirt drawer with some of our favorite tees
Four products I use all the time that were built here in the USA
Rawland, a tiny company in the Pacific Northwest, is building the quirkiest, most entertaining bikes we've seen in a while
Can you still expect to have a comfortable summertime camping trip in the lower 48? Absolutely, but you probably need to upgrade your approach to dealing with the heat.
You wouldn't think running shorts are all that different from each other. But you're totally wrong.
Two San Francisco surfers are upgrading swimwear by eschewing the bikini for UV-deflecting, skin-protecting leggings
These nonmetal signifiers could save your hand when playing outside
This winter, paddlers Mike Dawson, Aniol Serrasolses, and Ciarán Heurteau set off for a ten-day trip to add their names to the history books of Pakistan’s largest river.
OtterBox has made some of the burliest phone cases available for years, and now they're getting into the cooler market.
Yeah, I know that price tag is absurd. But I've found the Austin brand's new Gallon Jug to be one of best ways to beat the heat while playing outside.